The legacy of Toronto’s brutalist past is captured perfectly with this development. The colours chosen were sampled directly from the post-war apartment facades. Utter failure in the approvals process if this steamer snuck its way through. A literal reincarnation of everything wrong with...

Came here to blast Gabriel Bodor Architects for this piece of shit effort. Can’t believe they got the commission.

I’m surprised the stretch of houses just east of the NY place towers have survived this long.

Width of these roads look discouraging, not sure if the pedestrian realm will be as vibrant as advertised. Would one LRT line and the bus network be sufficient to service this neighbourhood?

This is impressive. There's real development opportunity along Leslie here between Shepherd and Finch (on the west side). I have to say though, it's a mistake for them not to include commercial spaces at the base of the property (or spaces that could be converted to commercial in the future as...

If this proposal makes it through in some shape or form resembling this, I hope it sets a precedent for future projects in the area to continue these laneways / mews.

I've always thought that the development of the Southern corners of Yonge and Bloor were an opportunity to create a new and expansive concourse level for the subway. I wonder if anything of that nature would make its way into this project?

I wouldn't be opposed to them building atop of the Dominion building if they designed the extension to look the exact same as the base (I.e used stone / same materials, carried over the design elements).

I hope so. I haven't warmed up to this latest iteration.

Is it though? I've heard so many rumours to date. It's hard to believe this wasn't snatched up as soon as the boom began.

That's a lot of empty space behind it.

Looks absolutely awful.

What's the next phase after this? Edit: Found it. http://www1.toronto.ca/city_of_toronto/city_planning/community_planning/files/pdf/regentpark_contextplan.pdf

Weren't they started at roughly the same time?

A heck of a situation no matter which way you slice it. My rationale for making that plot of land available has to do with its location relative to three subway stations. An argument can be made however that the Yonge subway line doesn't need the added traffic. This seems like a poor...

Great pictures!

Great photos. I really hope that this kick starts a reformation of the Yonge and Wellesley intersection. That west side could use some work.

I can't wait for the lane way retail this project is bringing in.

Seems to me like someone dropped the ball a few years back. To be honest the cities strategy for the entire area has left me confused. I've always felt like they should have rezoned the whole suburban block east of Doris to Kenneth and from Finch south to Avondale, for mid to high rise development.

Toronto got mentioned in this little article on New York Yimby (one of New York's UrbanToronto equivalents). Is this the sort of impression our city has been leaving with architecture enthusiasts? Quote: Original article here.